It’s 1971. America is buzzing about the Pentagon Papers. The U.S. table tennis team has opened the door to diplomatic relations with China. And a terrible explosion at United Illuminating’s Bridgeport Harbor Station leaves several people badly burned. They are quickly taken to Bridgeport Hospital.

When you know that someone you love is coming to the end of his or her life, your own life can become overwhelming. Feelings of sorrow, stress, confusion, and helplessness may create an emotional fog that can make it hard for you, and your loved one, to plan. You may find yourself wondering, “What do I do next?”

It started with a tingling, itchy, numb feeling in your palm, thumb, and first two fingers — especially at night. Then you started dropping things. Now hand discomfort and pain are affecting your work. And that’s a problem, because, you’re on the keyboard all day. You can’t have your hand slowing you down!

I’m 65, and my primary care physician just diagnosed me with borderline high blood pressure. She gave me a diet to follow and said I need to exercise—which I am doing. How will I know if my efforts are working?